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The Regional Chamber Newsletter
Vol. 15 No. 7 Dedicated to the Principles of Free Enterprise February 2012
Peninsula Regional Expansion Medical Center adding to Surgical Services Department
Chicken Festival
When the 2012 Delmarva Chicken Festival is held in Salisbury in June, it will mark the event’s 14th visit to Salisbury. 8
Economy
Business leaders, owners and politicians gathered on Salisbury University’s campus, to discuss the future for business on Delmarva. 10
Entrepreneur
Meet Jim Hudson, owner of Luke’s Premier Tomato Juice, who helps other businesses receive additional profit with his unique juice. 14
INSIDE Ad Directory................................... 6 Executive Director......................... 3 Barometer...................................... 7 Bus After Hours........................... 16 Business Directory.................28-29 Business Mix............................... 28 Calendar........................................ 5 For the Health of it...................... 23 Education.................................... 26 Health.......................................... 20 Human Resources....................... 25 Insights........................................ 19 Investing...................................... 17 Member Renewals........................ 4 Member Spotlight........................ 11 Networking Tip ............................ 5 New Members............................... 8 Personnel File............................. 18 Salisbury University..................... 27 Technology.................................. 13 Workforce Development.............. 12
On Jan. 16, Peninsula Regional Medical Center broke ground on a major expansion of its Surgical Services Department. The three-year project will increase the space of Peninsula Regional’s existing operating rooms from 400 feet to 600 square feet or more. Four rooms of 800 square feet each will also be constructed. The expansion is one of size, not total rooms — there are currently 16 operating rooms in the Surgical Services Department, and there will still be 16 when the project is complete. However, each of these rooms will be greatly improved with more access to technology and a smart design, based on “lean” concepts, that enables surgical staff to get to their equipment more easily and quickly. The expanded size will permit greater access to the da Vinci Surgical System Robot, which allows surgeons to perform minimally invasive surgery. Continued to page 11
A drawing of the new two-story, 17,520-square-foot addition to the existing Surgical Services department at PRMC.
30th annual Salisbury Festival is April 27-29 Despite the chilly weather on the Eastern Shore, the Chamber is looking ahead to the warmer days that spring will bring. For the Chamber, the spring season also brings the Salisbury Festival. Plans are well underway for the 30th Annual Salisbury Festival, scheduled for April 27-29, in downtown Salisbury and Riverwalk Park. Now in its 30th year, the Salisbury Festival has been a long-standing tradition in our community. It is a family-oriented event that highlights downtown Salisbury, showcases locally owned organizations, helps non-profits raise money, and is a way for the community to come together and celebrate spring. With a carnival, car show, arts and crafts, food, block party by the river, entertainment and so much more, there is always something for everyone. This year’s committee will be chaired by Stacey Weisner from the Delmarva Zoological Society. Her leadership and experience along with the tremendous support of the committee will help to insure that this year’s
festival is one of the best. All of the events and activities planned for the festival come from a committee of volunteers. The members are not just Chamber members; they are a varied group of people who are committed to making a difference in our community. The festival planning committee is brainstorming new, exciting ways to mark the 30th anniversary of the Salisbury Festival. The Chamber is compiling a commemorative Salisbury Festival Cookbook that will be sold during the festival and throughout the year. Recipes are being collected from Chamber members, festival vendors and volunteers, organizations, and individuals from the community. Contributors are also asked to share their memories from past Salisbury Festivals. To submit a recipe and share your memories, contact the Chamber for a submission form. The submission deadline is March 5. Interested in taking part in the planning of such a well known community event? The next committee meetings
will take place on Feb. 15 and 29 at 4 p.m., at the Chamber of Commerce. The Chamber is currently accepting applications for community performers, non-profit food vendors, arts and crafts, and commercial booths. Various sponsorship and advertising opportunities are also available. We are always looking for new committee members and events to add to the festival. Please feel free to share your ideas with us. For more information, contact Shannon Mitchell at the Salisbury Area Chamber of Commerce at 410-749-0144 or email chamber@ salisburyarea.com.